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Vietnam wins first world xiangqi standard title in Shanghai

Lai Ly Huynh’s victory is a first for Vietnam, breaking China’s domination on the standard discipline, which is xiangqi’s most prestigious.

Vietnamese golf prodigy enters WAGR top 200 at just 16 years old

The 16-year-old golf sensation continues to stun the world with back-to-back victories across Asia.

Vietnam’s women’s football coach awarded top national honor

Vietnam women’s national football team coach Mai Duc Chung was honored with the prestigious title of Labor Hero on the morning of September 25.

Vietnam to host first full-distance IRONMAN in Da Nang next year

Top performers at IRONMAN Vietnam 2026 will secure qualification slots for the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship. Registration opens on September 25, 2025, at ironman.com/races/im-vietnam.

Vietnam storms into AFC Futsal finals with unbeaten group stage

Vietnam’s national futsal team defeated Lebanon 4-0 in their final group match, securing a spot in the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship finals after three consecutive victories.

Over 4,000 join Hanoi Peace Run and Paralympic milestone celebration

The 50th Hanoi Moi Expanded Peace Run is set to take place at 7 a.m. on September 28 around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, with over 4,000 participants including athletes, students, civil servants, and workers based in the capital.

Vietnam thrashes China 7-2 in AFC Futsal qualifiers

Vietnam’s national futsal team crushed China 7-2 in their second match of the AFC 2026 qualifiers, boosting their chances of reaching the final round.

Coach Kim Sang Sik considers fast-tracking Vietnam’s football transition

Coach Kim Sang Sik has a strong U23 core to refresh Vietnam’s national squad, but will he take the risk of change?

Vietnam wins four gold medals at 2025 Muaythai Youth World Championship

Young athletes from the Vietnamese Muay team achieved outstanding results at the 2025 Muaythai Youth World Championship, which concluded in the United Arab Emirates on September 19.

Volleyball star Dang Thi Hong turns to online sales after career-ending ban

At just 19, volleyball player Dang Thi Hong is facing the possibility of early retirement after receiving an indefinite competition ban. With her sports career suddenly on hold, she has turned to online sales to earn a living.

HCM City rezoning advantageous for developing marine sports

After its merger, Ho Chi Minh City has become a sprawling coastal megacity that includes Binh Duong and the beach area known as Ba Ria–Vung Tau, ideally positioned to boost various sectors, notably marine and water sports.

Vietnamese runners shine at Vietnam Mountain Marathon

Vietnamese runners dominated the Vietnam Mountain Marathon (VMM) 2025 in Sa Pa ward, Lao Cai province, which took place from September 19-21 with the participation of trail runners from 47 countries and territories.

Thailand confirms absence of Vietnam’s Bich Tuyen from SEA Games

With the registration deadline passed, Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen is confirmed absent from Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team.

Vietnam seeks clarity in volleyball gender controversy

A month after her suspension at the 2025 U21 World Championship, Dang Thi Hong remains at the center of controversy, with the Vietnam Volleyball Federation still seeking clarity from FIVB.

Vietnam falls one place in FIFA rankings despite no matches

Vietnam’s national football team has slipped one spot in the FIFA World Rankings for September 2025, despite not playing any official matches during the period.

Vietnamese volleyball players face gender checks ahead of SEA Games

The Vietnam Volleyball Federation (VFV) has confirmed that gender verification testing may be conducted at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, raising concerns among athletes and fans.

Vietnamese football at risk again as clubs withdraw from new season

The 2025/26 football season has just begun, yet Vietnamese football is once again clouded by the same dark patterns of the past: club dissolution and withdrawals.

World pickleball superstars head to Vietnam this September

The PPA Tour Asia - MB Vietnam Cup 2025 will bring global champions to Da Nang from Sept 30 to Oct 4.

Vietnamese dance duo wins world bronze in Latin Showdance debut

Phan Hien and Thu Huong bring home a historic WDSF medal, marking a first for Vietnam in this international category.

A new chapter for Vietnam's volleyball star in Japan

Vietnam’s top middle blocker Bich Thuy is likely heading to Japan for the 2025-26 volleyball season after a successful stint in South Korea.